Over 10 teams competed in the event and raised more than $8,500 for Club programs, which serve over 4,000 children each year.

The tournament was kicked off by Executive Director Matt Troy, Young Professionals Committee Chair John Sanchez, Senator Mike Giannaris and Assembly Person Aravella Simotas; and the group explained how important the Club is to thousands of families in Astoria & LIC.

“When school ends around 3pm each day, the Club picks up many children from their school to bring them to the Club… where they provide vital after school activities,” Giannaris said. “Many of the families served by the club are underprivileged, and the Club gives the support of not only keeping them safe, but also helping them grow, ” he added.

“Homework help, art, sports, computer science, and many more to local underprivileged families… the Variety Boys and Girls Club enables families to survive and thrive,” Simotas exclaimed.

Heroes Basketball emerged as the winner of this year’s tournament with NY Mets as the 2nd runner-up.

“We are so grateful for the support of these outstanding companies. Their commitment to our mission shows why they are industry leaders,” said Denise Cermanski, Director of Development at the Variety Boys & Girls Club.

The 3v3 was presented by the Young Professionals Council, a leadership group that supports the club through volunteerism, networking, and philanthropy. The Council is led by Denise Cermanski, John Sanchez from the Queens Ledger & Astoria Journal Newspapers, Brett Swanson from Lime, John Renda from Edward Jones, Chris Villari from Skanska USA, Tom Sanchez from the United Print Group, and Joe Kim.